Very Good
#203 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 20% in state
Elkins Middle School
Middle School · Elkins School District · Elkins, AR
A middle school in Elkins, AR where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
349 N CENTER, Elkins, AR 72727
- Math 54% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs AR 34% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elkins Middle School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elkins Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,157/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elkins), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,705
Median home value
$191,900
Median rent
$1,063/mo
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
82.4%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72727; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Elkins School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,168NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elkins Middle School is listed in ELKINS SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elkins Middle School
Elkins Middle School is a public middle school in Elkins, AR, part of Elkins School District, serving approximately 367 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #203 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elkins Middle School
What grades does Elkins Middle School serve?
Elkins Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Elkins Middle School?
Elkins Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 367 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkins Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkins Middle School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elkins Middle School rank in AR?
Elkins Middle School ranks #203 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Elkins Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elkins Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Elkins Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elkins Middle School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Elkins Middle School a charter school?
No, Elkins Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elkins Middle School a Title I school?
No, Elkins Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elkins Middle School?
48.0% of students at Elkins Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 367
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.7%
- Phone
- (479) 643-2552
- Area population (ZIP 72727)
- 6,459
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72727; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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